Hongcheon County
Hongcheon
홍천군 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Korean | 홍천군 |
| • Hanja | 洪川郡 |
| • Revised Romanization | Hongcheon-gun |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Hongch'ŏn-gun |
Hongcheon County Office | |
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Flag Emblem of Hongcheon | |
Location in South Korea | |
| Country | South Korea |
| State | Gangwon |
| Administrative divisions | 1 eup, 9 myeon |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,817.9 km2 (701.9 sq mi) |
| Population (September 2024) | |
• Total | 67,067 |
Hongcheon (Hongcheon-gun) is a county and city in the state of Gangwon, South Korea. The city lies on the northern bank of the Hongcheon River, southeast of Chuncheon. The terrain of the county is mainly mountainous and contains hot springs in the Hongcheong River valley. The county produces ginseng, maize, and vegetables. As of 2012 the county had a population of 70,401 people (including foreigners) in 29,894 households.